Dexter started singing in his church choir when he was three years old and the following year he began playing the harmonica and keyboards. In June 2000, after the passing of his father, he attended Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Connecticut.

Mr. Newman recognized Dexter’s talents and gave him the opportunity to perform in star-studded galas and Broadway shows to raise money for children with blood diseases and cancer. Some of Dexter’s co-stars have included Julia Roberts, Whoopie Goldberg, Paul McCartney, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Alec Baldwin, Robin Williams, Morgan Freeman, and Matt Damon to name a few. Dexter’s film credits have included “Standing Ovation” http://standingovationmovie.com/?page_id=458 , “Cadillac Records” which stars Beyonce, Adrian Brody, and Jeffery Wright and Disney Channel's "Minutemen".

Television appearances have included “Cougar Town”, Nickelodeon's “Victorious”, “One Life to Live”, “Law and Order SVU”, “Law and Order Criminal Intent” and the “Sopranos.” Dexter also had the lead role of George in the Off Broadway Play, School House Rock Live.

In addition to being an award winning Vocalist he is a company trained dancer at Paul Morris Dance Xplosion where he has played the lead role of "The Nutcracker". Dexter just finished filming his newest film entitled "Joyful Noise" http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/joyful-noise-2012/ where he is Co-Starring alongside Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah.